Occupational Safety Trainee
SUMMARY: Safety trainees will gain knowledge and training in the safety departments within Seaboard Foods. During their training period, trainees will be exposed to all areas of Seaboard Foods’ connected food system. Trainees will receive management, supervisory and leadership training necessary to prepare them for a supervisory or technical role within the safety department. The training period will be in Guymon, Okla. at our fresh pork processing plant and may include some cross-training in our farm operations. Upon completion of the training period, safety trainees will be able to apply for open positions in any of our operations areas and be promoted within Seaboard Foods. If you’re someone who is interested in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, OSHA, compliance and regulations, or workers compensation, apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned at management’s discretion.
- Understanding the company safety program to emphasize employee involvement, safety performance, injury prevention and root cause analysis.
- Assisting with communicating all necessary information to the workers’ compensation department in relation to all injured employees ensuring they receive appropriate, prompt medical treatment and workers compensation case management.
- Conducting audits, as scheduled and as needed to identify safety and compliance issues and communicating all audit results to the manager of the department being audited and appropriate department manager.
- Ensuring employee safety training is delivered and presented effectively either through self-led trainings or through the assistance of other management staff.
- Maintaining complete confidentiality of all information
REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skills, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed below.
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university or college, an Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related fields of study include environmental health and safety, occupational safety, ag systems and technology, ag education, meat science, or other related fields or experience.
- Strong reading, analytical, and communicative/public speaking skills.
- Ability to facilitate, encourage, coach and lead a team to reach set goals. “Train the trainer” mentality.
- Good critical thinking and judgement skills to reach the best possible solution to a problem.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people such as employees, managers, and senior management.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
- Orientation and connected food system overview, with exposure and understanding of core areas of the business, including support departments
- Specific technical training in areas of interest and skills, depending upon needs
- Supervisory, leadership, communication and problem-solving training
- Business management and strategies
- Trainees may be asked to work in various areas and locations in production, processing, or support areas, as needed throughout the training period
WHY JOIN SEABOARD FOODS?
- Traditional benefits include: competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees, flexible spending accounts, life/AD&D insurance, family life insurance and employee assistance program.
- Other benefits: career training and advancement, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events and discount programs.
ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS:
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prairie Fresh® pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to the pursuit of pork perfection, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. This ensures the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees and the communities we call home.